The Pittsburgh Steelers led 20-10 against the New York Jets with under 8 minutes to go in today’s 24-20 loss at Acrisure Stadium. After a touchdown drive by the Jets, they got the ball back after a Kenny Pickett interception and strung together another touchdown drive, scoring with 16 seconds left to go up 24-20. Pittsburgh’s defense got gashed by the Jets on key downs, allowing a 22-yard completion on 4th and 7 and numerous 3rd down conversions. Defensive lineman Cameron Heyward said the Steelers defense needs to take accountability for the fourth-quarter collapse.
“We have to be accountable for it.